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E5 PLR

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,114 mi
Last recorded64,114 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 PLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 62,197 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres showing signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 58,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 56,701 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 54,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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E5 PLR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E5 PLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 PLR registered?

E5 PLR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2017.

Is E5 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 PLR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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